"We understand the need to provide suitable sites for new homes, but developers should no longer be able to promote sites that are at odds with the council’s favoured approach.

"Many have sadly secured permissions, contrary to local wishes, because in appeal cases the planning inspectors have given significant weight to the five-year supply issue, and given less weight to local concerns about aspects of sustainability.

"Whilst acknowledging that we need to maintain a five-year supply of land, securing it puts the district council in a stronger place to argue for more sustainable forms of development.

"We know that local communities are much more supportive of smaller scale organic growth in our towns and villages.”

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